Mentor Connect: 1:1 Founder Sessions with Vinita Paunikar
TiE Silicon Valley’s February Mentor Connect features Vinita Paunikar, a seasoned technology executive with a track record of transforming innovative ideas into enterprise-grade products and scaling them into multi-billion-dollar businesses. Recognized by Business Insider as one of the “26 Most Powerful Female Engineers in the U.S.”, Vinita brings deep expertise in product strategy, AI-driven transformation, and building high-performing global teams.
Formerly Senior Vice President of Engineering at Oracle America, Vinita has also held leadership roles at VMware, Microsoft, Sybase, and Siemens. She is known for translating customer insights into impactful product strategies that drive innovation, growth, and market adoption while championing AI/ML technologies to enhance productivity and creativity at scale.
What You’ll Gain
Founders selected for Mentor Connect will receive a focused 20-minute 1:1 session and can expect guidance on:
Product strategy and lifecycle governance
AI transformation and operational efficiency
Building and scaling SaaS platforms on cloud
Compliance, security, and development infrastructure
Driving customer-centric value realization
Strengthening technical and domain leadership
Why Join
Mentor Connect gives founders direct access to experienced leaders who have built, scaled, and led complex technology organizations. Sessions are practical, candid, and tailored to your startup’s stage—designed to help you clarify priorities, avoid costly mistakes, and accelerate execution.
Apply for a 1:1 Session
Space is limited and founders are selected through an application process.
Details:
February 27 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In Person | Palo Alto
Apply now to be considered for the February Mentor Connect session.